Feeling cooped up at home - what should I do?

First of all, stop using should. Should implies wrong. Take out a sheet of paper. Write down “I Should...” at the top and write down EVERYTHING that comes to mind no matter how ridiculous it sounds. Now write down beside each should why it is you feel you should be doing those things. Look at it. These are you thoughts and beliefs! How do you feel about it? Just notice and be aware. Now, someone or something or somewhere made you feel like you’re not enough. And all this ‘should’ is the fruit of that tree. Take the same pen and paper and cross off ‘should’ and replace it with ‘could’. You could be doing these things. Now ask yourself gently, patiently and lovingly why you don’t? Write that down again and look at it again - more fruit of the tree of not enough. Now write down why you can. What are the good qualities about you? Appreciate everything little thing about you. Every hair. Every inch of skin. Every memory. You’re enough. You deserve the best. 😊

Feeling cooped up at home isn’t easy, but realizing that this is the thing that is impacting your mood is very helpful to finding solutions to coping with the feeling . After you identify the emotion it is best to try out a few things that may be helpful in easing the feeling. You may have to try several things . Studies show that fresh air, meditation, and practicing gratitude can be some of the things that can be helpful, even stepping out into the sunshine or opening a window can fit the bill for fresh air . Search the internet for other tips that may be helpful.

Feeling "cooped up" can mean different things for different people, but it usually involves an array of symptoms that occur under the circumstance of being isolated or confined for an extended period of time. This can lead to feelings such as loneliness, anxiety, stress, irritability, restlessness, or overall low-mood. Over time, this can build and feel heavier and more distressing. There are some action steps you could try to alleviate some of these feelings and help you feel better. If you are able to get outside, even for a short time, it can help boost your mood by regulating your body's natural cycles. Extra points for exercising outside, such as a bike ride or walk. This will help release important endorphins that naturally elevate your mood and sense of wellbeing. Another suggestion would be to try to create some kind of routine. Having a regular schedule that keeps you engaged, and/or socially connected can help combat feelings of anxiety and stress. This includes eating patterns - making sure you nourish yourself at regular times can increase energy levels, motivation and also regulate fluctuations in mood. Remember to drink water! Keeping your brain active is important. Hobbies such as making art, dancing, cooking, or reading can all be excellent distractions to loneliness and can help reduce feelings of isolation. :)

You should try to explore new activities or current activities which entertain you in these times, personally, I like to draw, journal, write poems and songs. They are effective ways for me to express my emotions personally, without causing any harm to myself or others. Just walking round the corner from your house if you have anxiety is a big achievement. Trying meditation, yoga and simple exercises are a great way to stretch your muscles, relax your mind and feel good about yourself. Maybe you can volunteer online to help people to support those in need so you are making a positive impact while being at home.

Do something you enjoy, a hobby. You could even have a lazy day in which you rest. Really, you can do anything. Make those cookies. Build a pillow fort. Take a nap. The world is your oyster, or in this case, your home is. Watch a new show on Netflix, I heard there's a new season of outer banks. Read a book. If you're feeling cheesy, then maybe read Wattpad. You can even talk to someone on here- 7 Cups. You can draw random doodles or use your phone to play games, text people, etc. Really, just do things that you want to.

This is an understandable feeling. As humans we have an inherent need to be around others and to move our bodies. The best way to stop feeling cooped up is to change up your routine. For example, try going outside on a walk for an hour or call a friend/get lunch with a friend. Go shopping or go see a movie, even if you are doing it by yourself. If you continue to stay home without any changes, you will continue to feel cooped up. This is obviously easier said than done, but even sitting on your porch or in your backyard can help!

Baby steps. Start small with walks, or gardening. Reach out to a friend or someone of support and set up a meet. You can schedule weekly meets if you enjoyed your time out, and then you have something to look forward to each week. Seeking support from groups that consist of people feeling similar feelings to you. Baby and Me groups, exercise groups, book clubs etc. Feeling stuck can be draining and lonely, and finding the motivation can seem nearly impossible. Starting small with simple gestures that change your daily routines can make all the difference, taking the steps to add new behaviors and activities into your life. soon you’ll find that you have more energy and motivation to go further, and these new activities will become normal.

Take a walk! Challenge yourself to take some cool and unique pictures while on your walk. If you can't leave your house, maybe come up with an exercise routine to get yourself moving and improve both your mental/physical health. Blasting some music could help get you motivated and improve your mood as well! If you are indeed able to leave your house and you are looking to get out more, you could see if there are any volunteering positions in your location that would be a good fit for you! That can be a great way to help both yourself and the community. (Also looks great on college applications)! Good luck, and have fun :)

I love getting my colouring in book out when I am home and don't have much to do. It's not often but I get to do it occasionally. It is easy to tell when I have had good or not so good days - good days I tend to stay between the lines but on not so good days I could do anything :) I highly recommend it. What works for me may not always work for though. Everyone has their own outlet and way to release their emotions or feelings. Some are more verbal than others. Some choose to write about it. I guess it comes down to personal preference and what works for you :)

It is important to try and keep busy doing things that you enjoy. It is common for people to experience depressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors during this time. I was one of them. Keeping up with your hobbies will definitely keep your mind busy. Also, call someone who you haven't spoken to in awhile. You may rekindle a friendship that you may have lost. Exercise, write, make videos, watch television, and practice your spirituality (if you are a spiritual person). If you have a car, sometimes it might be good for you to take a mini road trip around town or the neighborhood, just so that you can get out of the house and still maintain safety and social distancing. The best thing to do is to keep busy.

There are a lot of things you can do. You could hang out with some friends, go on a walk, play with any pets you may have. When you feel cooped up at home, you can try to do something fun that you haven't done in a while. Feeling cooped up sometimes happens when there is nothing to do or you do the same routine everyday or are even just bored. If you do or try something new, it will help feeling cooped up. You could try baking or cooking something new or just going somewhere new. Doing or trying something new or fun or exciting or just different will help if you feel cooped up at home.

Try to go out for a walk and get some fresh air this can help raise your mood and make you feel more relaced. If you enjoy sports maybe you can go to the local park to exercise. It might be even more fun if you can do this with friends.Also perhaps you can maybe meet up with a friend outside at a local cafe or just going to somewhere you enjoy. By getting out more you will feel less cooped up and hopefully happier. It can also be really fun and exciting to go to new places locally.

In this pandemic, it is hard to perform outdoor activities but if you want to leave your home then I find it best to go for walks and videochat with someone. That way, I am getting an opportunity to leave the house and do not get bored. If you love to read, then going to a local park and just sitting on the grass is a perfect way to relax, read, and not feel cooped up. Going on drive-bys to see family or friends from a safe distance is also a great way to keep in touch with others and get out of the house! Hope my response helped you out!!

It can be difficult when we are feeling cooped up or always stuck at home. The good news is, there are lots of things we can do to ease the tension of that feeling. Some of the options available to us are: 1) learn a new hobby (it's pretty easy now with instructional videos and articles on the internet), 2) do different kinds of things to break up the day (instead of watching tv for long periods of time all at once, break up the monotony by doing a puzzle, playing a board game, doing a crossword, or some other mentally engaging task. You might feel more fulfilled by a pastime that is more mentally engaging and requires your input, rather than watching something passively), 3) take the time to rethink your living space (this can mean taking time to tidy, clean, reorganize, or redecorate your immediate surroundings. Doing so may make being at home feel more comfortable. Exerting influence over your living space so it is more of a reflection of you, and represents somewhere you want to be, may help you feel less uneasy while there), 4) add to your skillset (much like learning a new hobby, learning a new skill for home life, work life, or for a future job or resume can help you feel more fulfilled, and since you are at home a lot, you may have more time than usual to accomplish this). Hopefully, doing one of more of these suggestions can make your current situation a bit easier!

Engage in what feels right. Whether that be watching comforting Netflix shows, watching silly videos on the internet, getting lost in a good book — some activities that involve just laying down.......maybe you hang some twinkly lights up, light some candles, keep your stones on your nightstand ~around you~, tea, some “nice-Cream” (healthy homemade “ice cream” using wholesome ingredients. An example can be blended frozen ripe bananas, raw nut butter, splash of coconut milk, and dates with a small handful of vegan chocolate chips topped on), and a really good movie that maybe is one of your favorites that you haven’t connected with in awhile, or a new film you’ve been meaning to watch; igniting the spiritual, healing energy through the stones, mixed with the mingling of the fluctuating aromas, mixed with the arousing nice-cream that’s electrifying your taste buds. Each of your senses are being catered to in a way that rests easy. Your bed is covered in blankets and pillows and feels like your own fortress. Any time you return to your space, whether it’s a glass of water refill or a bathroom pit stop, your habitat feels so inviting, reminding you that it’s your home and it’s held you through both the sorrow and elation. Maybe you engage in some mindless doodling or coloring while laying in bed or on the couch (post pen rip and see where your creativity goes...), maybe you decide to sing a bit and prop yourself up with pillows in bed and hold your guitar into your arms and play a couple melodies. Maybe you write a song or an instrumental of an organic free flowing nature that’s either recorded or momentarily shared in time and space. -Katie S.

I believe that you should find some entertainment for yourself and this pandemic period will be easier for you. For example, I spend a lot of time near the PC. I am playing different online games, I also spend time learning some new sphere that I have never tried. I believe that after the pandemic it will boost me as the specialist in so my spheres. Now I am going to learn to program. It seems to be rather hard, but it will need a lot of my free time and I hope that till that period the pandemic will end

I take online dance classes. I also go on walks which helps me feel more relaxed and get fresh air. I also love to make friendship bracelets, and I have been watching some new TV shows. Now that school has started, I have been doing homework after I get home. I am also a certified EMT, so I do only training programs when I am home to make sure that I am fully up to date on all the new protocols. I also love to read. I am reading a book called Brain on Fire right now, and I just finished a book called Silent Patient which I highly recommend!

I pretty sure we all do at some point. Though try to get your daily dose of fresh air each day. I guess get yourself doing something. Something that is safe and you can go outside for at least a brief moment. You can also try get yourself entertained or do at least something. Probably start a new hobby. There a lot of stuff to do at home as well as outdoors. So I guess keep your self motivated and doing. Try to think outside the box and do something great such as play a board game or talk to friends. :)

Hi! Firstly, I want to say that I totally relate to you. It's been a hard few months for everyone throughout the world with this pandemic and it is definitely hard to pass time while being cooped up at home. Here are some things I do to help pass the time, and hopefully it helps you too! 1. Going on walks: I love going on walks in my neighborhood with my sister. As long as you maintain proper social distancing, a walk around the neighborhood can help with that stuffy feeling. 2. Pick up a new language: I'm learning Korean currently after years of watching Korean TV and it's been fun and time consuming. 3. Go on drives: If this is possible, you can go on drives to random viewpoints on the highway or if you have a beach or park near you that is scenic and pretty. Looking at nature really helps me calm down and reduce that stuffy feeling. Hope this helps! And just know that you are still valid and that it's ok to feel unproductive and stressed during this time.

If you can, go out for a drive or a walk. It sometimes feels good to get out, even if it's just a little bit. If you're not able to really go out, try to get outside. Sit outside and do some work if you can. Although it's not a long-term fix, it's enough!

Contact a friend is always the most fun way, but an easy way could be to simply just try to walk outside. It may seem boring but you'll find the fresh air really helps to banish the stale feeling.

It's always nice to go outside and take a walk at times. Fresh air can declutter some of our stress, because we are not looking at the same set of walls that we tend to look at in all those hours inside.

Look up activities in your area online, find something you may enjoy doing. Maybe ask. Few friends to come along as well. If you're having a hard time getting motivated- use the 5 minute rule. Tell yourself "I only have to do this for 5 minutes and if I want to, I can stop"

Surely a small walk down the road an back will help! If you don't actually want to leave your home but have a bit of cabin fever, do some small exercises around your home! Nothing too drastic, just something that will help your mind feel a little bit loose. If you are able to leave your house, walking, or going to visit a park nearby will help clear you head and make you feel refreshed. Having a friend or two to hang out with will definitely help you feel better too. :)

There are many ways to escape this feeling - both mentally and physically. Listening to the feeling is great and, if you are able, a short walk outside or meeting a friend for coffee can redress the imbalance. Even just taking a break and opening a window or standing by an open door can really help. The other thing which may help is a visual meditation - there are lots of these on youtube. Visual meditations help take you somewhere else in your mind and can provide that feeling of being somewhere else.

one of the best things i have found when cooped up at home is to open windows if i cant go out, and if i can go out, even just going to the shops is a good way to get out of the house, find friends who like to go outside a lot and hang with them :)

You should go outside and do something. Go shopping, go to the park. Try inviting friends over or out to do something fun.

There are many things you can do! Personally I would recommend visiting family and friends. If that's not possible, going to the movies/shopping etc is always fun. You could also find a new hobby to do or a goal to set yourself while at home if you don't have transportation such as read a book a day, learn to sew etc and take regular walks and exercise if transportation isn't available to you.

Try playing in your backyard, cooking, taking a warm shower or anything else that makes you feel comfortable

When I’m cooped up at home, I look at some me time that could include reading a book, watch a movie, catch up an a TV show, find a recipe to try and make, or spend some quality time with my dog by playing fetch with her toy. And when I’m really just stressed with being cooped in the house, I like to lay on my sofa in front of my fireplace and with the lights dimmed down and quietness, I lay there staring into the fire to reflect on things that may have been bothering me.